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Kivnon partners with TAP for warehouse robot distribution

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Kivnon, a producer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has announced that TAP Group, a provider of industrial solutions, will be distributing Kivnon AGVs and AMRs.

Kivnon designs, manufactures, and implements automated guided vehicles (AGVs/AMRs) for a wide range of markets, including automotive, food, aerospace, and retail applications.

Its products include small AGVs for use in labs; mouse AGV platforms that slide under and lift pallets; tractor AGVs that pull carts; and self-driving forklifts. [Read more…] about Kivnon partners with TAP for warehouse robot distribution

ATI Industrial Automation introduces new robotic angle grinder

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ATI Industrial Automation has introduced the CGV-900 Compliant Angle Grinder to provide an automated alternative to grinding and finishing by hand. The company says the tool brings “versatility to robotic grinding processes while reducing employee safety concerns”.

The CGV-900 offers built-in compliance, allowing the unit to compensate for irregularities in part surfaces and maintain contact with a workpiece.

The compliance force is adjustable, enabling users to fine-tune their finishing processes in real time. The CGV-900 also provides position sensing data to help indicate media wear. [Read more…] about ATI Industrial Automation introduces new robotic angle grinder

Comau unveils new ‘perception-based’ robotic picking solution

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Robotics and automation specialist Comau has launched what it calls the “MI.RA/Picker”, describing as an intelligent advanced automation solution for perception-based random bin picking.

Adaptable to any brand of commercial robot, customized bin or customized gripper, the fully automated picking solution uses two high-resolution laser sensors and a central camera to autonomously recognize, locate and grasp randomly placed objects at a rate of up to 40 pieces per minute (PPM).

Furthermore, its streamlined virtual simulation tools and predictive algorithms guarantee optimal path management and collision-free trajectories, for precise and reliable performance while lowering costs and potential risks. [Read more…] about Comau unveils new ‘perception-based’ robotic picking solution

Cybersecurity automation for startups: Safeguarding digital assets

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In today’s fast-paced and interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity is paramount for businesses of all sizes, particularly for startups that often handle sensitive data and proprietary information. Startups, despite their agility and innovation, can be particularly vulnerable to cyber threats due to limited resources and often insufficient cybersecurity measures. [Read more…] about Cybersecurity automation for startups: Safeguarding digital assets

Prime Robotics agrees warehouse automation partnership with Wulftec International

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Prime Robotics, a provider of intelligent end-to-end automation solutions for warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment facilities, has agreed a partnership with Wulftec International.

This agreement enables Prime Robotics customers to fully integrate Wulftec’s stretch wrapping technology with Prime’s pallet management solution.

In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, end-to-end automation plays a critical role in the efficiency and success of fulfillment facilities. [Read more…] about Prime Robotics agrees warehouse automation partnership with Wulftec International

GreyOrange to partner with Optimak STU

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GreyOrange, a provider of automated robotic fulfilment and inventory optimization software, has agreed a partnership with Optimak STU, a specialist in providing system and technology expertise with their end-of-line solutions.

As an Accredited Solution Partner within the GO Partner network, Optimak STU will be helping to implement solutions and support GreyOrange customers in their global operations.

The partnership is the latest in a string of additions to GreyOrange’s partner network across the globe. It follows the recent additions of Imperium Automation, IDtotal and IDNet, which have enabled GreyOrange to expand its service offerings across the UK, Eastern Europe and the Nordics, respectively. [Read more…] about GreyOrange to partner with Optimak STU

The Rise of Industrial Robotics: Automating the Workplace

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Industrial robotics is fast becoming necessary in the workplace, offering countless advantages over traditional manual labor.

Robots are more efficient and accurate than humans, and they can also work longer hours without getting tired or needing to take breaks.

Likewise, robots can be programmed to carry out specific tasks with precision and speed that would otherwise be impossible for human workers to achieve. [Read more…] about The Rise of Industrial Robotics: Automating the Workplace

Top Tips for Maximizing Energy Savings with Your Thermostat

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Thermostats control the heating and cooling systems that keep our homes comfortable, but they also have a major influence over residential energy usage and electricity bills. Newer programmable and smart thermostats are designed to optimize temperature control for both efficiency and convenience.

Brands like Ecobee and Siemens offer smart thermostats with scheduling features, remote sensors and connectivity that provide more precise regulation, resulting in energy savings of up to 10 percent per year.

For the average household, a smart thermostat can reduce annual utility costs by hundreds of dollars. They are also integrated with home automation for an improved experience. [Read more…] about Top Tips for Maximizing Energy Savings with Your Thermostat

Automation for Marketing Agencies: What Can be Automated?

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Many online platforms, particularly social media ones, have made it much easier to introduce a brand, engage with a target audience, and implement all sorts of marketing strategies. Automation for marketing agencies is taking the efficiency of operating an agency to another level.

It has become dramatically easier to consistently hit all target metrics with fewer human resources and, consequently, fewer issues like human error.

If you’re wondering what tasks and operations marketing agencies are able to effectively automate, keep reading to learn how automation can benefit your business in the long run. [Read more…] about Automation for Marketing Agencies: What Can be Automated?

Enhancing Productivity through Intuitive Control Panel Design: Unleashing the Power of Smart Automation

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In the exciting world of industrial automation, control panels play a vital role as the command centre, ensuring the smooth operation of complex machinery and processes. However, the secret to unlocking their true potential lies in intuitive and efficient design.  [Read more…] about Enhancing Productivity through Intuitive Control Panel Design: Unleashing the Power of Smart Automation